Throat (or harmonic) singing is a technique that involves manipulating the vocal cords to make a sound. Famous in many Asian and Inuit cultures, it creates the illusion of singing in several keys at the same time, while in reality it is done on a single frequency; when done correctly, it produces a whistling or "harmonic" sound while singing.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Cantare Di Gola
Step 1. Relax your lips and jaw
Keep your mouth slightly open, leaving a space of about an inch between the upper and lower dental arches.
Step 2. Make a sound like "R" or "L" with the tip of your tongue
The tongue should almost touch the roof of the mouth; don't worry if it tickles you every now and then, but find a comfortable position.
Step 3. Play the lowest "base" note you can
Sing and hold a single note, holding your tongue in position to modulate the note and create harmonics, and in your chest, as deep as possible.
Try to make the "U" vowel sound as deep as you can
Step 4. Move the body of the tongue back and forth
Keeping the tip on the palate, move your tongue as if you were switching from the "R" to "L" sound.
Step 5. Slowly change the shape of the lips to adjust the sound
Move your lips as if you were moving from the joint of the "I" to the "U" to change the shape of the lips and the "resonance" of the mouth, ie the way the sound bounces inside.
Perform these tests slowly
Step 6. Dial it all together to sing from the throat
The shape of the mouth differs from person to person and there is no perfect formula for tongue position, mouth opening or volume. Start with a base note with a "U" sound and then:
- Bring the tongue to the palate as if you were articulating an "R".
- Move your lips slowly between the vowel sounds "I" and "U".
- Slowly roll your tongue back and away from your lips.
- When you feel your harmonics, stop moving your mouth and keep the pitch.
Method 2 of 2: Improving the Sound
Step 1. Practice with background noise
Noises in your surroundings will hide your normal vocal tones and make the "whistling" treble tones more ringing. Practice in the shower, in the car, or with the TV on.
Don't worry if you can't hear the harmonics in the beginning. It is difficult if you are still a beginner, even when you do them correctly, due to the resonance in the head
Step 2. Sing loudly and loudly
Usually beginners tend not to put enough power and energy into the voice. To properly produce a sustained "U" type sound, sing as if someone is pressing your throat so your voice will come out loud and powerful and this will help you create the harmonics.
Once you have mastered the throat singing technique, you can lower the volume and vocal power to a more comfortable level
Step 3. Concentrate on singing from the upper chest
There is a difference between the "chest voice" and the "head voice": with the head voice you usually sing in a higher pitch and hear the sound coming from the throat; the chest voice is "resonant" and the vibrations are felt in the upper chest.
Step 4. Practice changing notes
After learning how to sing with harmonics, you can learn how to modulate melodies by moving your lips and adjusting the base note: open and close them as when you switch from the vowel sound "E" to the sound "U".
Step 5. Hear real-life examples
Throat singing is part of the culture of several peoples of Alaska, Mongolia and South Africa; the Smithsonian Museum boasts an exclusive collection of videos of these cultures and tutorials for emerging gluttony singers.
Advice
- If you have a cold and a sore throat or phlegm, you should wait until you have fully recovered before resuming training.
- Clear your throat by coughing or drinking a glass of water before starting.
